Mastering Photo Editing (with Adobe Lightroom)

Edit Your Photos Like a Pro
Take your photography to the next level by learning how to transform your raw images into stunning masterpieces using Adobe Lightroom. Whether you’re a beginner or have some editing experience, this hands-on workshop will guide you through Lightroom's powerful editing tools, helping you unlock your full creative potential and perfect your workflow.
In this workshop, you’ll dive into the essential features of Lightroom, from basic adjustments to advanced techniques, as you learn how to enhance your photos, correct exposure issues, and apply creative effects. You’ll also discover how to organize and manage your photo library for an efficient editing process, while learning the best practices for maintaining image quality throughout.
By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to confidently edit your photos with professional-grade techniques and create images that stand out in every portfolio.
What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to Lightroom Interface: Learn the Lightroom workspace, how to import photos, and how to organize your library for efficient workflow.
• Basic Adjustments: Understand the fundamental editing tools in the Develop module, including exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and white balance.
• Color Correction and Toning: Learn how to adjust colors, correct skin tones, and use the HSL (Hue, Saturation, and Luminance) panel to enhance specific colors in your photos.
• Advanced Editing Techniques: Master the use of gradient filters, radial filters, and the adjustment brush to apply selective edits and highlight specific areas of your image.
• Sharpening and Noise Reduction: Learn how to enhance the details of your image while reducing noise for a clean, professional finish.
• Creating and Applying Presets: Discover how to create your own editing presets for consistency and efficiency, and learn how to apply them to multiple images.
• Creative Effects: Experiment with split toning, vignettes, and other creative effects to add personality and mood to your photos.
• Editing Portraits: Special focus on portrait editing, including skin smoothing, eye brightening, and how to make subtle yet powerful enhancements.
• Exporting Your Photos: Learn how to export your photos with the best settings for different platforms (web, social media, print) and how to preserve the highest quality.
• Time-saving Tips: Speed up your editing process with shortcuts and best practices for batch editing.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for photographers at all levels who want to improve their editing skills in Lightroom. Whether you’re a beginner just starting with post-processing, or a more experienced photographer looking to refine your editing workflow, this workshop will help you achieve professional results.
What to Bring:

• A laptop with Adobe Lightroom installed (either Classic or the Cloud-based version)
• Your own set of raw images for practice (optional but encouraged)
• A notebook and pen for taking notes
• External hard drive or flash drive for exporting images (optional)

Instructor:
The workshop will be led by a professional photographer and Lightroom expert with years of experience in editing for both commercial and personal projects. With practical tips and personalized feedback, the instructor will help you build your editing confidence and speed up your workflow.
Duration: 2 Hours Max
Location: WienMitte Photo Studio
Date/Time: First Friday - Monthly
Cost: €75 (cash) or €55 (online booking)
Limited Spots Available!
By the end of the workshop, you will have a deeper understanding of Lightroom’s powerful editing tools and techniques, and the skills to elevate your photo editing process to a professional level. Whether you’re editing landscapes, portraits, or street photography, you’ll leave with the ability to enhance your images and showcase your unique style with confidence.